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Moving Manufacturing to Mexico
Moving Manufacturing to Mexico
Considering nearshoring as a solution to your supply chain issues? We invite you to join World Trade Center Utah and experts from FORVIS, and JA Del Rio on Thursday, December 1, for a lunch discussion covering direct investment opportunities and tax implications for nearshoring in Mexico. FORVIS is a Top-10 U.S. accounting firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory […]
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Business in France
Business in France
Looking at business opportunities in France? Check this out.👇 On Friday, December 9, we’re excited to host a special in-person luncheon with Philippe Étienne, French ambassador to the United States. As former diplomatic advisor to President Emmanuel Macron and ambassador to both Romania and Germany, Ambassador Étienne joins us as an expert on the EU. Come learn about France’s investment […]
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Past Events
China Challenge Summit 2022
The 2022 China Challenge Summit — hosted by World Trade Center Utah, Utah Valley University, and Strider — was an unprecedented gathering of the nation’s top leaders and experts in U.S.-China relations, international trade and business, national security policy, and others to provide private- and public-sector leaders with both strategic insight and tactical advice for operating in the current global environment.
Afghanistan and the Future of American Foreign Policy
Ambassador Marc Grossman, former U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan (2011-2012) and current vice-chairman of the Cohen Group, for a conversation about Afghanistan and the future of American foreign policy. Miles Hansen, president & CEO of WTC Utah, and Boyd Matheson, host of KSL News Radio’s “Inside Sources,” provide additional perspective on these timely and important topics.
Negotiating Like A Global Leader
Cultural nuances and communication can be a significant roadblock to businesses navigating the globe. Learn about the importance of being culturally intelligent, and how to consider culture in your negotiations abroad from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business Associate Professor of the Practice Dr. Jeremy Petranka.
Accelerating Your Global Sales with STEP
This fiscal year, WTC Utah has a record-high $1,050,000 to administer to Utah small businesses. The STEP Grant application window is open until September 30, 2022, and each business is eligible to receive up to $15,000. The funds may be used for various opportunities to grow overseas, including an export-led trade trip; international, state-led trade shows; and website optimization.
Global Opportunities and Challenges for Utah's FinTech Companies
Opportunities and challenges that Utah FinTech companies encounter while growing and navigating the global marketplace with World Trade Center Utah, Nexio, and the U.S. Commercial Service. Nexio’s Chief Sales Officer, Rob Marriott, will present solutions for managing the chaos of receiving payments in the world of global commerce, how Nexio is growing its global reach to take advantage of new opportunities abroad and at home, and key considerations for determining how to expand your global footprint.